8236 SE 24th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
City of Mercer Island Parks and Recreation Department is in charge of maintaining the city's 475 acres of parks and open…More spaces that are open daily. The public entity also plans and hosts recreational programs, such as letter-boxing, summer camp and fun mobile, all of which can be learned about at the department's website.
9601 SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040-3732
City of Mercer Island Maintenance Department is divided into four teams that specialize in respective fields. It…More includes utility, right-of-way, capital projects and support services teams. As a combined entity, it tackles water and sanitary services and storm drains and performs street improvements.
4700 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The 47th St. Open Space is a forested ravine and part of the City of Mercer Island's parks system, protected from…More development. The land is managed under the city's Open Space Vegetation Plan.
7613 SE 27th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Sister City Association (MISCSA) is a member of Sister Cities International, a non-profit…More organization that promotes partnerships and cooperation between U.S. and international cities. Throughout the years, Mercer Island Sister City and Thonon les Bains, which is located on the south shore of Lake Geneva in the Haute Savoie region of France, have partnered to organize student and cultural exchanges. The MISCSA also holds various French related events and has an annual Soiree a Thonon fundraiser where guests enjoy desserts, wine and cheese.
E Mercer Way & SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The City Boat Launch is the Island's sole large sailing or motorized vessel access point to Lake Washington. A small…More area of the launch pier is reserved for the Mercer Island Marine Patrol for moorage. Seasonal portable restrooms are also available in the parking lot area.
9611 SE 36th St, Mercer Island, WA 98040
The Mercer Island Police Department's mission is to uphold the community's reputation as one of the safest places in…More the state, for both residents and visitors alike. In 2010, Police Chief Ed Holmes led a department of 32 sworn officers, three civilians and numerous volunteer-supported public safety operations on a $5.5 million budget.</p> <p>Surrounded by the waters of Lake Washington, Mercer Island is also the only Eastside city to support a marine patrol unit. Marine patrols are particularly visible in summer months and during the annual SeaFair festivites near the Island's shores.</p>
2040 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040
Mercer Island Youth and Family Services is a unique public/private partnership with the City of Mercer Island to…More provide human services and assistance to residents and families in need. The organization is largely supported by a non-profit foundation and proceeds from sales at the Mercer Island Thrift Shop.</p> <p>Formerly the site of a the Boys Parental boarding school, the MIYFS is based inside the Luther Burbank Building. Many classes and services are provided here or at the Island's public schools. Community-based services include loss and grief counseling, alcohol and drug prevention and youth development. MIYFS also contracts with other providers to help with domestic violence, sexual abuse and other legal aid. Emergency services, such as a food bank and rent assistance, are also available.</p> <p>MIYFS also provides student counseling services inside Mercer Island's public schools.</p>